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GA-7PCSLD LGA1356 socket motherboard for Intel Xeon series processors ® ® User's Manual Rev. 1001...
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GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.
Table of Contents Box Contents ........................5 GA-7PCSLD Motherboard Layout ...................6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................9 Installation Precautions ..................9 1-2 Product Specifications ..................10 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............... 12 1-3-1 Installing the CPU ....................12 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ..................13 Installing the Memory ..................
Box Contents GA-7PCSLD motherboard Driver CD Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.
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Item Code Description ID_SW ID switch MLAN BMC Management LAN port USB_LANB1 LAN1 port (top) / USB ports (bottom) USB_LANB2 LAN2 port (top) / USB ports (bottom) VGA_1 VGA port COM1 Serial port P12V_AUX2 8 pin power connector ATX1 24-pin power connector CPU1 Intel LGA1356 socket (Secondary CPU) DDR3_P0_C1...
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DDR3_P1_F0 Channel C slot 0 (for secondary CPU) DDR3_P1_F1 Channel C slot 1 (for secondary CPU) PASSWORD Clear password jumper BIOS_RCVR BIOS recovery jumper SSB_ME1 ME enable/disable jumper Chassis intrusion jumper CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper BIOS_WP BIOS write protect jumper SATA_DOM0/SATA_DOM1 SATA0/1 port DOM support jumper CAUTION! If a SATA type hard drive is connected to the motherboard, please ensure the jumper is...
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer.
1-2 Product Specifications Support for Dual Intel Xeon Sandy-bridge-EN 2S processors in 1356 socket ® ® Intel Xeon Quad Core in LGA 1356 socket ® ® Supports QuickPath Interconnect up to 8GT/s Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) & Demand BasedSwitch (DBS) ...
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AMI BIOS Form Factor CEB Form Factor; 12 inch x 10.5 inch, 8 layers PCB * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. - 11 - Hardware Installation...
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. Step 1. Attach the heat sink clip to the processor socket. Step 2. Secure the cooing fan with screws.. Step 3. Connect processor fan can cable to the processor fan connector. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU.
• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.
memory modules, be sure to install them in the DDR3_P0_A0, DDR3_P0_B0 and DDR3_P0_C0 sockets for primary CPU; install DDR3_P1_D0, DDR3_P1_E0 DDR3_P1_F0 for secondary CPU. When enabling 3 Channel mode with four memory modules, be sure to install them in the DDR3_P0_A0, DDR3_P0_B0, DDR3_P0_C0, and and DDR3_P0_C1 sockets for primary CPU;...
Back Panel Connectors Serial Port Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices. Video Port The video in port allows connect to video in, which can also apply to video loop thru function. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
Internal Connectors ATX1 SCU_SGPIO P12V_AUX1 FP_1 P12V_AUX2 MINISAS_1 CPU0_FAN (for primary CPU) SATA2/3/4/5 CPU1_FAN (for seconary CPU) SAS0/1/2/3 SYS_FAN4 (System Fan) IPMB SYS_FAN3 (System Fan) SYS_FAN2 (System Fan) TPM_MEZZ1 SYS_FAN1 (System Fan) BP_1 PMbus_CN_1 SKU_KEY1 SATA0/1 BMC_LED1 F_USB1 SATA_SGPIO COM2 Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.
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1/2/3) ATX1/P12V_AUX1/P12V_AUX2 (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the com- ponents on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed.
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ATX1 Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V -12V PS_ON (soft On/Off) Power Good 5VSB (stand by +5V) +12V +12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) ATX_12V - 19 - Hardware Installation...
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4/5/6/7/8/9) CPU0_FAN/CPU1_FAN/SYS_FAN4/SYS_FAN3/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN1 (CPU Fan/System Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN1/2), a 4-pin (FAN4) system fan headers. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire).
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11) SATA0/1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. When SATA_DOM0/1 jumper are set to Normal Mode: Pin No. Definition When SATA_DOM0/1 Jumper are set to 1-2 pin: Pin No.
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13) COM2 (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the op- tional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition NDCD- NDSR- NSIN NRTS- NSOUT NCTS- NDTR- NRI-...
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15) FP_1 (Front Panel Header) 12 24 Pin No. Signal Name Definition PWR_LED+ Power LED Signal anode (+) 5VSB 5V Stanndby Power No Pin ID_LED+ ID LED Signal anode (+) PWLED- Power LED Signal cathode(-) ID_LED- ID LED Signal cathode(-) Hard Disk LED Signal anode (+) F_SYSRDY System Front board LED Signal...
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17) SATA2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Pin No. Definition DEBUG PORT 18) SAS0/1/2/3 (SAS cable connectors) The SAS connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard. Pin No.
19) IPMB (IPMB connector) Pin No. Definition 20) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.
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23) SKU_KEY1 (Patsburg Upgrade ROM Hearder) Pin No. Definition FM_PBG_DYN_SKU_KEY 24) BMC_LED1 (BMC Firmware Readiness LED) State Description BMC firmware is initial Blinking BMC firmware is ready System AC is powered off - 27 - Hardware Installation...
6) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.
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9) BIOS_WP (BIOS Write Protect Jumper) 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: Enable BIOS write protect function. 10) ROMST_FRB3 (Force to Stop FRB3 Timer Jumper) Pin No. Definition SGPIO_IBMC_DOUT_PD BMC_FRB3_SB3V SGPIO_IBMC_DATOUT BMC_R_FRB3 p_3V3_AUX 1-3 Close: Normal ROM Strap 2-4 Close: Normal operation.
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the EFI on the moth- erboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features.
Main This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced This setup page includes all the items of AMI BIOS special enhanced features. (ex: Auto detect fan and temperature status, automatically configure hard disk parameters.) ...
The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter other sub-menu. Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu.
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BIOS Information BIOS Version Display version number of the BIOS setup utility. Memory Information Total Memory Determines how much total memory is present during the POST. System Date Set the date following the weekday-month-day- year format. System Time Set the system time following the hour-minute- second format. Access Level Display the current accessing level information.
Advanced Menu The Advanced menu display submenu options for configuring the function of various hardware components. Select a submenu item, then press Enter to access the related submenu screen. BIOS Setup - 38 -...
2-2-1 PCI Configuration PCI Express Slot #1/#2/#3/#4 I/O ROM When enabled, This setting will initialize the device expansion ROM for the related PCI-E slot. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Onboard LAN#1/#2 Controller Enable/Disable Onboard LAN1/2 controller . Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. LAN#1/#2 I/O ROM Enable/Disable onboard LAN1/2 device and initialize device expansion ROM.
CPU Information Socket 0/1 CPU Information CPU Type/ Signature / Microcode Patch / Max CPU Speed / Min CPU Speed / Processor Cores / Intel HT Technology / Intel VT-x Technology Displays the technical specifications for the installed processor. Cache Information L1 Data Cache / L1 Code Cache / L2 Cache / L3 Cache Displays the technical specifications for the installed processor.
2-2-3-1 CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Management Power Technology Configure the power management features. Options available: Disable/Energy Efficient/Custom. Default setting is Custom. EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) Conventional Intel SpeedStep Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in response to processor load. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.
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CPU C7 Report (Note) Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C7 (ACPI C3) report. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Package C State Limit Configure state for the C-State package limit. Options available: C0/C1/C6/C7/No Limit. Default setting is No Limit. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature.
2-2-5 SATA Configuration SATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 (Note) Press [Enter] to view the installed HDD devices. SATA Mode Select the on chip SATA type. RAID Mode: When set to RAID, the SATA controllerenables both its RAID and AHCI functions. You will be allows access the RAID setup utility at boot time. AHCI Mode: When set to AHCI,the SATA controller enables its AHCI functionality.
2-2-6 SAS Configuration Device 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 (Note) Press [Enter] to view the installed HDD devices. (Note) The number of SATA and SAS devices depends of the PCH SKU. BIOS Setup - 48 -...
2-2-7 Info Report Configuration Info Report Configuration Post Report Post Report Enable/Disable Post Report support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Delay Time Press the numberic keys to input the desired value. Error Message Report POST Error Message Enable/Disable Info Error Message support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.
Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip Display the model name of Super IO chipset. Serial Port 1/2 Configuration When enabled allows you to configure the serial port settings. When set to Disabled, displays no configuration for the serial port. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Device Settings Displays the Serial Port 1/2 base I/O addressand IRQ.
COM1/COM2/Serial Port for Out-of Band Management / Windows Emergency Management Service (EMS) Console Redirection (Note) Select whether to enable console redirection for specified device. Console redirection enables users to manage the system from a remote location. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Console Redirection Settings Terminal Type Select a terminal type to be used for console redirection.
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Parity A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. Even: parity bi is 0 if the num of 1's in the data bits is even. Odd: parity bit is0if num of 1's the data bits is odd. Mark: parity bit is always 1.
Chipset Menu The Chipset menu display submenu options for configuring the function of North Bridge and South Bridge. Select a submenu item, then press Enter to access the related submenu screen. - 55 - BIOS Setup...
2-3-1 North Bridge Configuration IOH Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Compatibility RID Enable/Disable Compatibility RID function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Memory Configuration Total Memory Determines how much total memory is present during the POST. Current Memory Mode Displays the cuurent memory mode. Memory mode can be determined in Memory Mode item. Current Memory Speed Displays the cuurent memory speed.
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Options available: Disabled/OLTT/CLTT. Default setting is CLTT. DIMM Voltage Configure the DIMM voltage. Options available: Auto/ Force 1.5v/Force 1.35v. Default setting is Auto. Enforce DIMM To enforce POR function. When disabled, the system will enforce 1600MHz LRDIMM. Options available: Enforce EN/Stretch EN/Enforce DIS. Default setting is Enforce EN. DIMM Information Press [Enter] to view the installed DIMMs information.
2-3-1-2 DIMM Information DIMM Information: DIMM Group: CPU Socket 0/1 DIMM Information CPU Socket 0: DDR_3_P0_A0/DDR_3_P0_b0/DDR_3_P0_c0/DDR_3_P0_C1 Status CPU Socket 1: DDR_3_P1_D0/DDR_3_P1_E0/DDR_3_P1_F0/DDR_3_P1_F1 Status The size of memory installed on each of the DDR3 slots. BIOS Setup - 60 -...
2-3-2 South Bridge Configuration PCH Information Name/Stepping Information Displays the name and stepping information of the south bridge. SB Chipset Configuration PCH Compatibility RID Enable/Disable PCH Compatibility RID support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Restore on AC Power Loss (Note) Defines the power state to resume to after a sys- tem shutdown that is due to an interruption in AC power.
Security Menu The Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up ac- cess passwords. There are two types of passwords that you can set: • Administrator Password Entering this password will allow the user to access and change all settings in the Setup Utility. •...
Server Management Menu System Information Displays basic system ID information, as well as BIOS version. Press Enter to access the related sub- menu. BMC LAN Configuration BMC LAN Configuration. Press Enter to access the related submenu. System Event Log Press Enter to access the related system event log. Select NCSI and Dedicated LAN Switch NCSI and dedicated LAN and send KCS command.
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2-5-1 System Information The System Management submenu is a simple display page for basic system ID information, as well as Sys- tem product information. Items on this window are non-configurable. BIOS Setup - 64 -...
2-5-2 BMC LAN Configuration Lan Channel 1 Configuration Source Select to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (DHCP). Do nothing option willnot modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase. Options available: Static/Dynamic/Do Nothing. IP Address Display IP Address information. Subnet Mask Display Subnet Mask information.
2-5-3 System Event Log Enabling/DIsabling Options SEL Components Enable/Disable all features fo system event logging during system boot. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Erasing Settings Erase SEL Choose this option for erasing Smbios Event Log is done prior to any logging activation during reset. Options available: Yes/No.
Boot Option Menu The Boot menu allows you to set the drive priority during system boot-up. BIOS setup will display an error message if the legacy drive(s) specified is not bootable. Boot Priority Order Boot Option #1/#2/#3 Press Enter to configure the boot priority. By default, the server searches for boot devices in the following secquence: UEFI device.
Boot Manager The Boot manager menu allows you to specify the boot-up drive. BIOS setup will display an error message if the legacy drive(s) specified is not bootable. UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell Press Enter to configure the device as the boot-up drive. BIOS Setup - 68 -...
Exit Menu The Exit menu displays the various options to quit from the BIOS setup. Highlight any of the exit options then press Enter. Save Changes and Exit Saves changes made and close the BIOS setup. Options available: Yes/No. Discard Changes and Exit Discards changes made and close the BIOS setup.
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Save as User Default Values Saves as user default and close the BIOS setup. Options available: Yes/No. Load User Default Values Loads the user default settings for all BIOS setup parameters. Options available: Yes/No. BIOS Setup - 70 -...
Chapter 3 Appendix Question Answer Why does when PCIE graphics card is used as IKVM function can only be supported by using default displaying device, iKVM video display always onboard video out. show “out of range”? Why does BMC featured server power on take longer BMC featured server require BMC initialization before time? power on, please wait for BMC LED start to blink...
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Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly. With your help, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of "end of life"...
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